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The Connectology® Podcast by Roadnight Taylor

Roadnight Taylor
Connections Reform
Hydrogen
Connections Policy
Decarbonization
Electricity Grid
Transmission Connections
Great Britain
Renewable Energy
Battery Storage
Transmission Queue Growth
Electrolysis
Electric Vehicles
Technical Limits
Technical Limits Initiative
Significant Code Review
Five-Step Plan
Grid Connections
Carbon Capture and Storage
Natural Gas
Independent Distribution Network Operators (idnos)

Roadnight Taylor’s influential team of elite grid connections specialists (Connectologists®) and their expert guests help you to better understand distribution and transmission network connections, and how to acquire them faster, at less cost and at lower risk.

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Latest Episodes

Kyle Murchie, Nikki Pillinger, and Rachael Eynon return for Part 2 of GNV18, covering Ofgem's end-to-end review progress and the rapidly evolving demand connections landscape.

• Ofgem's end-to-end review: working groups are already delivering, with ... more

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In Part 1 of Grid News and Views 18, Connectologists® Kyle Murchie, Nikki Pillinger, and Rachael Eynon cover the latest Gate 2 offer progress, the methodology consultation's most pressing areas, and emerging repowering challenges.

• Gate 2 transmiss... more

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Pete Aston is joined by John Twomey, Director of Customer and Network Development at National Grid Electricity Transmission, to explore where Connection Reform stands and what developers can expect as the engineering phase gets underway.

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Connectologist® Pete Aston is joined by colleagues Alex Ikonic and Catherine Cleary to discuss Ofgem's Call for Input on demand connections reform — focusing on the legal ambiguity preventing demand customers from owning high-voltage transmission ass... more

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Connectologists® Catherine Cleary and Kyle Murchie are joined by Rachael Eynon in her first episode as a Connectologist®, covering the key grid connection developments of February 2026.

The headline topic is Ofgem's call for input on Demand Reform, ... more

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Connectologists® Nikki Pillinger, Alex Ikonic, and Philip Bale examine the latest Connections Reform delays and the practical challenges developers face navigating milestones, technical limits uncertainty, and escalating project delivery costs.

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Connectologists® Kyle Murchie, Nikki Pillinger, and Philip Bale explore two modifications addressing network boundary charges—a barrier that has stifled countless projects. With both at consultation stage, developers and demand customers can shape ho... more

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Connectologists® Pete Aston, Kyle Murchie, and Alex Ikonic explore the mounting pressures developers face as Gate 2 offers arrive. Transmission offers have three months to accept but queries must be submitted within four weeks. Distribution offers ar... more

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Recent Guests

John Twomey
Director of Customer and Network Development at National Grid
National Grid
Episode: #82 Connections Reform from a NGET perspective - with John Twomey, NGET
Rachael Eynon
Connectologist, joined the team this episode
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Episode: #80 Grid News and Views #17
Graham Pannell
Expert in energy grid connections at BayWa r.e.
BayWa r.e.
Episode: #76 Addressing Connection Uncertainty – Part 2 – with Graham Pannell, BayWa r.e.
David Wildash
Chief Strategy Officer of Apatura
Apatura
Episode: #75 The Demand Connection Conundrum - Part 4 with David Wildash, Chief Strategy Officer, Apatura
Ed Birkett
New Projects Director at Low Carbon, specializing in renewable energy grid connections
Low Carbon
Episode: #63 Questioning the caps and SSEP transparency with Ed Birkett, New Projects Director, Low Carbon
Alex Ikonic
Grid engineer at Ørsted
Ørsted
Episode: #57 Project Commitment Fee - Guest Series with Alex Ikonic, Grid Engineer, Ørsted
Amanda Le Brocq
Director of Connections at NGED with a diverse background in financial services and strategy.
National Grid Electricity Distribution
Episode: #52 Guest Series with Amanda Le Brocq, Director of Connections, NGED; and Sarah Jeffery and Mark Baker, Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, NGED
Sarah Jeffery
Head of Strategic Customer Engagement at NGED, passionate about enhancing customer experiences.
National Grid Electricity Distribution
Episode: #52 Guest Series with Amanda Le Brocq, Director of Connections, NGED; and Sarah Jeffery and Mark Baker, Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, NGED
Mark Baker
Head of Strategic Customer Engagement at NGED, with a broad experience in electricity market reform.
National Grid Electricity Distribution
Episode: #52 Guest Series with Amanda Le Brocq, Director of Connections, NGED; and Sarah Jeffery and Mark Baker, Head of Strategic Customer Engagement, NGED

Hosts

Hugh Taylor
CEO at Roadnight Taylor
Pete Aston
Host of The Connectology Podcast
Kyle Murchie
Co-host

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#75 The Demand Connection Conundrum - Part 4 with David Wildash, Chief Strategy Officer, Apatura
Q: What are you seeing in the clips of some of the key problems that are starting to sort of come out and present themselves?
David highlights grid capacity and timeline delivery as critical challenges due to the growing queue of demand connections.
#44 Guest Series with Dan Nicholls, Chief Product Officer and Commercial Officer at SNRG
Q: How do microgrids interact with DNOs?
Microgrids offer a controlled interface to manage energy generation and flexible loads, facilitating communication and flexibility with DNOs.

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Content focuses on the complexities of grid connections for energy projects, particularly in the UK. Through conversations with industry experts, it addresses key issues such as the challenges of obtaining grid connections, navigating regulatory frameworks, and exploring innovative solutions for energy demands, including the integration of renewable energy sources. The discussions emphasize practical strategies for developers, such as early engagement with distribution network operators and understanding connection reforms to enable smoother project execution. The emphasis on actionable insights fused with expert commentary makes this a valuable resource for professionals in the energy sector looking to enhance their knowledge about the int... more

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2. Rachael Eynon
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4. David Wildash
5. Ed Birkett
6. Alex Ikonic
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8. Sarah Jeffery

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